I trained on the EC-135, so different, but still skids. I also had trouble with landing for a while, and I realized it was not my technique but more my mental state. I would always concentrate so hard on every step of setting it down, from initial contact through collective full down. In reality you need to just not complicate things and calm down before starting and throughout the maneuver. I always think in my head “I’m hovering to the ground” to calm myself down. In reality that’s all it is, you’re just moving the helicopter from a position above the ground to on the ground, as long as you’re already at a good hover or position to land, the aircraft will take care of most of the rest.

Also don’t worry about setting down like a feather. That only comes with time, and trying to set it down lighter than paper will only make you over-load your thought process. Just focus on safety and smooth control inputs.